CAT5 KVM switch can control multiple computers form a set of console (monitor, keyboard and mouse). There is no better way to save time and money than with a CAT5 LED console installation. By using the CAT5 LED console with its sliding LED console to manage your installation, you will gain below benefits: (1) eliminate the expense of purchasing separate keyboards, monitors and mice;...
User Manual Hardware Installation Rack Mounting The Cat5 KVM switch will be installed in the front or rear rack cabinet. Make sure all the connecting computers as well as external device are shut down. Installation instruction: 1) Remove the front or rear screw...
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Cables (KVM switching module) PS/2 CPU module USB CPU module Table 1.3: Module LEDs Components Function Flashing green light The module is power on Power LED module been Green light keeps on connected to the KVM The module is communicating Quickly flashing with the host...
1) Make sure the IP KVM has been connected to the ground. 2) Connect KVM switching module to the host computer. 3) Connect KVM switching module to any available KVM port with CAT5 cable. 4) Plug the female port of the power cable into the KVM power socket and the male port into the 220V AC power socket.
User Manual Cascade Installation Explanation: Connect one port of the CAT5 cable to any RJ45 port of KC11/12, and connect the other port to the RJ45 port with “Chain in “of KC12 series. Repeat above operation to cascade more KVM switches.
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Operation 1) The KVM makes two “beep” sounds after power on; an OSD window appears for you to input user name and password. 2) Below password window appears: The default user name and pass word is blank, double click 【Enter】to login and the OSD menu pops up, it’s ready to use the KVM switch.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Number key special function: Press [1] and [2] at the same time for three seconds resets the keyboard and mouse. Press [7] and [8] at the same time for three seconds enters the auto scan mode. ...
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual OSD Operation Double click the right button of the mouse or double click hotkey【Scroll Lock】 to invoke below OSD main menu. You can customize the OSD hotkeys; find more details in OSD function instructions. Headings Explanation Port No.
Press this key exits OSD menu Table 1.5 The display screen will be distorted if the CAT5 cable is too long, for this case, you can adjust according to below steps: 1.Press【+】 and ADJ FOCUS will pop up, then press【+】,【-】to adjust definition.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Menu Overview Operating instructions 1) Press 【F1】 or 【←】 【→】 enters the F1 submenus. 2) Press 【↑】 【↓】 moves the highlight bar to select the submenu. 3) Press 【Enter】 selects and exits ADM menu.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual 2. Set accessible—press [Enter] to select Set Accessible, then below menu appears: (diagram 4-1.3) Diagram 4-1.3 Menu Explanation Full access function to the station and can do any FULL operation to the ports Read only function, you can only read the port but VIEW you can’t operate it if set this function.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual 3. BRC Mode Off - Press [Enter] to enter the BRC mode, enter the main menu, press F7 to add or delete a port that need broadcast function. When BRC mode is effect, a speaker symbol appears in QV column. (See below diagrams). While BRC mode is in effect, we can synchronous operate multiple computer ports.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual 4. Load Default--- press [Enter] to select the submenu, all the set values are restoring to original factory default settings. Menu Overview Operating instruction 1) Press 【F2】 or 【←】 【→】 enters the F2 submenus. 2)Press 【↑】...
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Menu Overview Operating instructions 1) Press 【F3】 or 【←】 【→】 enters the F3 submenus from other menus. 2)Press 【↑】 【↓】moves the highlight bar to select the submenu. 3)Press【Enter】selects and exits Set menu. 4)Press【Esc】cancels the operation and exits Set menu.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Menu Overview Operating instructions 1) Press【F4】 or 【←】 【→】 enters the F4 submenus. 2 ) Press 【 ↑ 】 【 ↓ 】 moves the highlight bar to select the submenu. 3)Press【Enter】selects and exits Tool menu.
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual F6-Edit port name Choose the port with【↑】 【↓】 key; Press F6 and key in the new name or modify the old one, then press Enter to save the name and exit editing. ...
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Cascade Function 1. Operate the host computer under cascade Diagram 4-1.5 Diagram 4-1.6 Note: shows that a KC1108 switch(diagram 4-1.5) has been connected to port 2, select 02 and press 【Enter】(8 computers can be connected to KC1108) or press 【Pa UP】...
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8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual OSD Factory Default Settings Settings Default values 【Scroll Lock 】 【Scroll Lock 】 OSD hotkey 【 Enter】 Default ADM user name 【 Enter】 Default ADM password Port display duration 5 seconds Port display mode Bank No.
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual USB Keyboard Emulation Mac keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the below table: PC keyboard MAC keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl L_Win &...
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Sun keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 keys) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the control key [L_Win] is used in conjunction with other keys.The corresponding functions are shown in the below table: PC keyboard Sun keyboard L_Win&L_Alt...
8/16/ 32 Port KVM User Manual Specifications (KC21 series) Model KC2108 KC2116 KC2132 Direct 1024 Port Selection LED buttons, OSD menu Monitor 1*HDB-15 Female(blue) Console Keyboard Mouse 2 * USB TYPE A Connector KVM port (RJ45) Upgrading switch 1* RJ11 Female Power 3-Prong AC socket Port Selecting...
4. Poor display quality of PC screen. Solutions: 1) Adjust the definition and brightness. 2) Use good quality network cable such as CAT5 cables or upper. 3) Shorten the network cable length. 4) Lower the display resolution. 5. I can’t invoke the OSD main menu.
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